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Lobbyist is indicted on fraud charges He is accused of using casino income for political fundraising

Anderson, Curt, The Associated Press Associated Press writer Mark Sherman contributed to this report

2005

Overview

[Jack Abramoff] and [Adam Kidan] are charged with five counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud. Each count carries a penalty of up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Abramoff's Miami attorney, Neal Sonnett, said he had not been informed of any charges but said that Abramoff, 40, did not commit fraud. Abramoff previously had been notified that he was a target of the investigation. [Tom DeLay] has asked the House Ethics Committee to review allegations that Abramoff or his clients paid some of DeLay's overseas travel expenses. DeLay has denied knowing the expenses were paid by Abramoff, whom he once described as \"one of my closest and dearest friends.\"

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